Director sells nearly one million shares
Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic, who serves on Silvaco Group, Inc.'s board and holds a 10% ownership stake, reported selling a combined $2,015,570 of company common stock in multiple transactions made between June 2025 and November 2025, according to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Transaction breakdown
- 250,000 shares sold on June 26, 2025;
- 300,000 shares sold on September 16, 2025;
- 400,000 shares sold on November 25, 2025.
The reported sale prices for these trades ranged from $1.9988 to $2.2585 per share, producing total proceeds of $2,015,570.
Market context
These insider dispositions occurred as Silvaco's stock experienced a sharp upward move. The shares are trading at $6.39, roughly 3% below the 52-week high of $6.57. Data cited in the company overview indicates a 93.64% return over the past week and a 57.78% gain year-to-date.
That same analysis flags the stock as trading above its Fair Value, as noted in available ProTips and research commentary provided through the referenced data service.
Subsequent award and acquisition
In addition to the sales, Ngai-Pesic acquired 3,259 shares on March 17, 2026. Those shares were issued in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer and were recorded with a value of $0 in the filing.
Company earnings and analyst view
Silvaco reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results that included an earnings-per-share shortfall. The company posted EPS of -$0.03 versus an expected $0.11, representing a 127.27% negative surprise. Revenue for the quarter was $18.3 million, which matched the company’s guidance.
Needham maintained a Buy rating on Silvaco with a $10.00 price target, highlighting strong performance in the IP and TCAD units while noting a decline in the EDA segment. Taken together, the insider transactions and the latest results portray a mixed picture of company performance during the period.
Note: Transaction and performance figures are drawn from the issuer's SEC filing and the financial data cited in the company overview.